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Experience Life on Campus

Welcome to the Powerhouse. The University of Houston provides countless opportunities to meet new people, listen to distinguished lecturers, nourish your talents, experience public art from renowned artists and become involved with the community and various student organizations while living in one of the most exciting cities in the nation.

Places to See

The campus life offers the vibe of a small community set amongst the urban offerings of Houston. Our on-campus offerings include restaurants, art exhibits, activity centers, live performances and athletic events which make our university much more than a place to learn — it's a place to thrive.

At UH the Student Center is the hub of student life. Equipped with north and south wings, the Student Center is home to student organizations, study and social areas, a food court, campus shops, IT services and an on-campus game room complete with a bowling alley.

The M.D. Anderson Library has one of the best academic collections in the city. The library features a state of the art recording studio, technology training and daily events. Our special collections even include the Houston Hip Hop Collections.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts is dedicated to interdisciplinary collaboration across the performing, visual, and literary arts.

Where to Live

Student Housing & Residential Life is a department within Student Affairs consisting of three primary areas: Residential Life, Operations, and Housing and Conference Services. Approximately 6,000 students live in seven distinct housing areas that provide a comprehensive student services program. These areas are managed by full-time, live-in staff members, including professional Residence Life Coordinators, faculty-in-residence and Resident Advisors (student staff).

Where to Eat

The University of Houston has a variety of dining options to choose from on and off-campus. If you’re on campus then check out our dining halls - Moody Towers or Cougar Woods. Student meal plans are healthy, flexible and affordable.Can’t decide where to eat? Then download the UH Dining Services app. It gives you the daily scoop on campus menus.

The Student Center Satellite is also home to the largest food court on campus. This is a great place to grab pizza, sushi, halal certified Indian cuisine or a coffee. So stop by with friends after class.

UH is also home to the latest trend of outdoor dining by having local food trucks present their fare to our campus. Check out the calendar to view the weekly rotating schedule.

Students can rent a car by the hour or day. Gas and insurance included.

The UH campus offers both a place to learn and a place to have fun. With everything located within walking distance on campus, UH Cougars enjoy the feeling of a small campus community nestled within the bustling urban city.